Watermelon Slushie

5 from 5 votes

This quick and easy Watermelon Slushie is a surefire way to beat the heat this summer! Bursting with the sweetness of ripe watermelons and zesty lime juice, this three ingredient watermelon slushie recipe is a frosty treat that is perfect for pool parties, afternoon treats and BBQs.

Course Beverage, Beverages

Cuisine American

Keyword watermelon slushie, watermelon slushie recipe, watermelon slushy

Prep Time 10

Freezing Time 2

Servings

Calories 152kcal

Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

7 cups seedless watermelon cubed and frozen
½ cup lime juice
¼ cup honey maple syrup, honey, brown sugar, or granulated sugar
5 to 10 tablespoons cold water optional

Garnish

watermelon wedge
fresh mint or basil
lime slices

Instructions

Freeze Watermelon

To freeze the watermelon, transfer the watermelon cubes to a baking sheet in a single layer. Freeze for 2 hours, or until solid, and then use immediately or transfer to freezer safe plastic bags until ready to use.

Make Slushie

Place the frozen watermelon, lime juice, sweetener and 3 tablespoons of water in a large, high powered blender.
Blend for 3 to 5 minutes, until desired consistency is reached. It may be necessary to add additional water. Do so 2 tablespoons at a time. Make sure all of the ingredients are being blended together.

Serve and Garnish

Serve immediately in cold glasses. I love adding a small wedge of watermelon and maybe a sprig of mint or basil to the top. You can also cut lime slices and garnish with those.

Notes

Adults Only Version

Replace some (or all) of the water with your desired alcohol (rum, tequila or vodka work great). It will change the consistency just slightly so you may need to adjust the amount of liquid needed.

Storage Information

This Watermelon Slushie is best enjoyed immediately after making, however leftovers can be frozen in an airtight, freezer safe container for up to 1 week. Let it thaw slightly before stirring or blending to refresh it’s slushy consistency.

Nutrition